Glossary G
Glossary G
general intellectual functioning refers to one’s general level of intellectual ability, defined by an intelligence quotient (IQ or equivalent) derived from an assessment with one or more of the standardized, individually administered intelligence tests.
General medical conditions is defined as the physical and medical problems, especially those that might be associated with a client’s mental health concerns.
General medical conditions are recorded on Axis III.
General strain theory refers to a criminological theory whic posits that criminal behavior can result from strain caused by failure to achieve positively valued goals, stress caused by the removal of positively valued stimuli from the individual, or strain caused by the presentation of negative stimuli.